Testing Center of Excellence - Risk & Controls Tester

Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Associate/Senior Associate Testing Performer and be at the forefront of safeguarding our firm's integrity and compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your analytical skills and make a tangible impact on our risk management strategies. At JP Morgan Chase, we are committed to fostering career growth and providing a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Embrace the chance to work with industry leaders and enhance your professional journey with us.
As an Associate/Senior Associate Testing Performer within the Testing Center of Excellence, you will play a crucial role in risk identification, control evaluation, and security governance. Your contributions will enhance the firm's risk posture and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to assess the design and effectiveness of controls within JP Morgan Chase.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external laws, rules, and regulations, identifying necessary remediation actions.
• Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers, developing detailed test scripts and facilitating issue discussions.
• Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to apply substantive testing techniques, evaluating high-risk business processes.
• Proactively assess and monitor risks, implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design and effectiveness of controls, driving initiatives to enhance the business control environment.
• Develop and execute robust control test scripts, identifying control weaknesses and recommending practical solutions.
• Document test steps and results comprehensively, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Lead meetings with business owners, delivering testing results and supporting sustainable control enhancements.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Relevant experience in risk management, assessment, or control evaluations within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISSP are preferred.
• Background in auditing and understanding of internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analytical tools such as Tableau or Python is a plus

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.